🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 Representing the United Kingdom across 14 states of the Central and Midwest USA with Consul General Richard Hyde.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009
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UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Dolly Parton's legacy extends far beyond her extraordinary music.
While she will be remembered for her talent, charm and unmistakable voice, she was equally committed to helping others. From launching her Imagination Library in London in 2007 to gifting books to children, she brought the joy of reading to countless young people, changing lives one story at a time.
She will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with her family and friends, and I join fans around the world in mourning her passing.
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
A special tribute to the Queen of Country, @DollyParton.
From her many friends, fans and admirers across the pond.
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Good to see @GovPritzker in Chicago. Illinois in partnership with 🇬🇧 is helping shape the future in areas from advanced manufacturing to quantum technologies
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
This was a lot of fun. Thanks to @Cubs and @WorldBizChicago for making it happen!
Proof that diplomacy reaches new heights. ⚾🇬🇧
His Majesty’s Ambassador Sir Christian Turner threw out the ceremonial first pitch at @Cubs’ iconic Wrigley Field last night.
Thanks for the warm Chicago welcome!
@UKinChicago @ofcwrigleyfield @CTurnerFCDO
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
What a special morning at the Obama Centre in Chicago.
It is a place of hope and energy, full of history and ideas for the future. A reminder of our collective endeavour to build a fairer, more prosperous world.
A real treat to be the first UK minister to visit.
Thank you for inviting me @ObamaFoundation @BarackObama @MichelleObama
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Tough but smart justice to cut crime. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
In Missouri, they intervene early with rigorous rehabilitative programmes to reduce offending.
We are delivering this in our youth justice system. Robust parenting orders, transforming an outdated custody estate, new military-style academies and investment in community support. And more to come. 👇
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
#OTD 80 years ago, Sir Winston Churchill delivered "The Sinews of Peace" speech—later known as the "Iron Curtain" speech—at @WestminsterMO in Fulton, Missouri.
#DidYouKnow Churchill started writing the #IronCurtain speech while spending 6 weeks in #Miami resting and recovering.
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Prime Minister Starmer speaking about the 🇬🇧🇺🇸 partnership today said: "The special relationship is in operation right now. We're working with the Americans in the deployment from our bases. We are working together in the region.
The U.S. and the British working together to protect both the U.S. and the British in joint bases where we're jointly located, and we're sharing intelligence on a 24/7 basis in the usual way, that is the special relationship.
That is the special relationship in operation."
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Our Chief Quantum Officer Preeti Chalsani had a productive time in the UK last week, where she and fellow #TeamIllinois reps met with British peers to strengthen collaboration in #quantum.
Thank you to the British Consulate-General Chicago and @biztradegovukNA for hosting!
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Our extraordinary 🇬🇧-🇺🇸 relationship is built on deep security cooperation, commercial dynamism & unique cultural ties.
Sir Christian (@CTurnerFCDO) has begun as His Majesty’s Ambassador and presented his credentials to Ambassador @MonicaCrowley. An old friend of America, Sir Christian will be focussed on advancing UK interests & expanding US partnership across the nation.
ALT Sir Christian Turner (left) and Ambassador Monica Crowley (right) at Blair House.
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Warm congratulations to the 2026 cohort of Marshall Scholars! These young leaders from across the United States will head to the UK to pursue their postgraduate studies in fields ranging from anthropology to nuclear security! @MarshallScholar #MarshallScholars 🇺🇸🇬🇧
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
Fourth-years Elijah Jenkins and Logan Hanssler have been named 2026 Marshall Scholars.
Learn more: ms.spr.ly/6012t9Ybn
The Technology Prosperity Deal shows how UK and US collaboration is turning shared goals into real impact. Discover what this means for opportunities here in the Midwest: linkedin.com/pulse/why-uk-us… – at Chicago, IL
Don’t miss this standout from the UK. Ish screens October 20th at the 61st #Chifilmfest. A focused story on identity, family, and change.
🎟️Tickets can be found at: chicagofilmfestival.com/fest… – at Chicago, IL
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
This morning's attack is absolutely shocking.
I’m on my way back to London to chair an emergency meeting, and additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country.
We will do everything we can to keep our Jewish community safe.
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
In Colorado, we welcome international partnerships that drive innovation, create jobs, and boost our economy. Earlier this year, I was thrilled to sign a new MOU with the UK, and today we took the next step in that partnership with a roundtable hosted today alongside the UK Government and @ColoradoEcoDevo at the Governor’s Mansion on AI and Energy Policy Innovation. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
Together, we’re sharing ideas, building partnerships, and driving innovation that strengthens our economies while tackling the challenges of the future. Exciting to see Colorado at the forefront of global collaboration!
UK Consulate Chicago retweeted
The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome.
ALT The new US initiative to deliver an end to the war in Gaza is profoundly welcome and I am grateful for President Trump’s leadership. We strongly support his efforts to end the fighting, release the hostages and ensure the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza. This is our top priority and should happen immediately. We call on all sides to come together and to work with the US Administration to finalise this agreement and bring it into reality. Hamas should now agree to the plan and end the misery, by laying down their arms and releasing all remaining hostages. Together with our partners, we will continue work to build consensus to put into place a permanent ceasefire. We are all committed to a collective effort to end the war in Gaza and deliver a sustainable peace, where Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side in safety and security.
